Need speaker recommendations.


I need recommendations for speaker brand/models that can be placed relatively close to the front wall without degradation in sound quality. Say, within 1-2 feet. My front wall is ’h’ shaped (side view). There is a 1-ft deep ledge at the height of 2-ft 4-inch from the floor (imagine right half of the letter ’h’) and the overall height of the wall is 9-ft. Front to back wall is 18-ft.

 

Budget under US$8,000. Don’t care between stand-mounted or floor-standing. If a specific partnering amp/preamp are highly desirable (for any reason) please tell me why.

 

Thanks,

Amit

amitb

In a fairly narrow but very deep room, I have Ohm Walsh 5000s about 18 inches from the front wall and side walls.  That’s the only place for them unless I remove furniture.  When I remove the REL subs I no longer need from the corners, I might move the speakers in closer to the corner.

I have a couple of semi-vintage Denon and AR power amps (~25 year old), but most likely I will start afresh with this setup. Hence, strongly open to trying new amps.

 

SPL: I am now too old to rock. Mostly listen to jazz and classical/opera/ethnic music. So let's just say < 75dB at the top?

 

Amit